Ms. Patricia Davis

Patricia Ann (Watson) Davis, 90, of Clinton, MS passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024. She was born on May 5, 1934, to the late Dr. Francis and Mary Ann (Henneberry) Watson of LaSalle, Illinois. Her father operated a dental practice in the front of their home in the 1930’s and 1940’s. Growing up, Pat was known as a very good athlete who enjoyed tennis, swimming, and diving. She was a cheerleader and played fast-pitch softball at Lasalle-Peru High School. She won the city tennis championship in singles.

After high school, she worked in the payroll office for Marquette Cement. In 1959, Pat married her husband of fifty-four years, Rothe, of Paris, Texas. Together, they had six wonderful children and eight grandchildren. Pat and Rothe lived in several states, including 10 years in North Little Rock, before settling in Clinton, MS, in 1975. Pat enjoyed traveling across the country, competing in the Clinton tennis league and numerous golf tournaments, baking delicious desserts, volunteering at Holy Savior Catholic Church and Meals on Wheels. Whether it was football, soccer, baseball or a beauty pageant, Pat was always there to support her children and grandchildren. She was a devoted Catholic and remained active at Holy Savior Catholic Church for many years.

Pat is preceded in death by her husband, Rothe, her daughter, Beth, her sister, Jane Kuk and her brother, Bill Watson. She is survived by her family: Dr. Robert Davis of Walnut Creek, CA, and his children, Darcy, Kent, and Gillian; Mary (John) Williams of Greer, SC, and their sons Hunter and Gabriel; John Davis of Austin, TX; Chris (Penni) Davis of Madison, MS, and their children Peyton (Matt) Jones and Jake; and Louis (Alexandra) Davis of Ocean Springs, MS, and their daughter Victoria; and her sister, Fran Flanagan of Mascoutah, IL. Additionally, Pat’s memory will be cherished by the staff at The Blake at Township. Our family extends our heartfelt gratitude to the staff at The Blake at Township for the exceptional care and compassion they provided to Pat and our family over the last few years.

Services will be held at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Clinton on Tuesday, May 28, with visitation beginning at 10:30 am and the memorial service beginning at 11 am. She will be buried beside her husband in Hondo, Texas. Please join the family for a reception afterwards in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Holy Savior or the Alzheimer’s Association of Mississippi.